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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,825.22, 32,878.40 and 13,214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,825.22, 32,878.40 and 13,214.60 is: 18,235.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,825.22 : 32,878.40 = 13,214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,825.22/32,878.40 = 13,214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,825.22x = 32,878.40 × 13,214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,825.22x = 434,474,904.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,474,904.64/23,825.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,235.92

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